According to NBC, Cassadee Pope was crowned the winner of the third season of The Voice and won the hefty prize of $100,000 and a recording contract. Pope, 23, originally from Florida, has been trying to launch her solo career ever since splitting with previous pop-punk band, Hey Monday. And her victory has done just that. We can’t wait to hear more from Cassadee!

As Cassadee says goodbye and moves on to pursue her solo career, judges Christina Aguilera and Cee Lo Green say goodbye to the show as well.

Aguilera, who just turned 32, is saying goodbye to The Voice, at least for now, to promote her new album, Lotus, which was released last month. And although this is a much-needed creative break for Aguilera, she said she would definitely miss her colleagues.

“First, the coaches, as we have really become one large family,” she told Cover Media. “They are each so special to me and big brothers in every sense of the word.”

But Aguilera isn’t the only judge leaving the show. Cee Lo Green is also leaving to pursue other creative outlets. While he is leaving The Voice, he’s not going far. Green will remain in the NBC family working on a sitcom that is “loosely based” on his life.

Blake Shelton and Adam Levine will remain on the judges’ panel. They will be joined by Shakira, who is taking Aguilera’s spot and Usher will be taking Cee Lo’s chair.

Join us in congratulating Cassadee Pope on her victory and bidding a fond farewell to Aguilera and Green.

What did you think of this season of The Voice? Did the right contestant win? Do you think the show will be the same without Aguilera and Green? And do you think they will come back sometime later? Post a comment and tell us what you think.

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No, the right contestant didn’t win The Voice this season. Cassidy Pope has a beautiful voice, and I voted for her several times, but Trevin Hunte was the rightful heir of The Voice for Season Three! He has a gift for expression that is clearly a gift from God. No one this season touched as many hearts as Trevin. But fans vote for their favorites, and this is just my opinion. I hope that Christina takes Trevin on her Tour, as she said she would. That would be great for both Christina and Trevin!

I thought this competition would be different from the others, but it turned out the same or worse to leave the magnificent singers eliminated (Trebor and Davis). The decision was based again on who has more ways to vote and not by the artist with outstanding talent. What a shame.